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Scholastic Parents: The Learning Toolkit

 
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Hours of Dancing What do dancing bees have to do with math? Try this week’s math word problem with your kids!
Time to Go Outside Find 8 suggestions for creative outdoor play for kids.
Virtual Field Trips The past and present come together with these 4 virtual field trips that are perfect for kids this summer.
This Week From Bedtime Math: Boogie Like a Bee
by Laura Overdeck
Jun 18, 2013
Bees have a fun way of sending messages to each other – they do this by dancing.
Helping Your Community? Now That's BIG!
Jun 17, 2013
Clifford The Big Red Dog inspires us to be better citizens.
This Week From Bedtime Math: Roller Coasters
by Laura Overdeck
Jun 11, 2013
If your children love roller coasters, they'll love trying to solve these math challenges.
How to Encourage Your Child to Unplug and Go Outside to Play
by Leticia Barr
Jun 07, 2013
Letting kids get dirty is actually good for their health in many ways.
Today's Bedtime Math Problem: Juggling by the Numbers
by Laura Overdeck
Jun 04, 2013
Juggling is tricky business: no matter how many objects you're juggling, you still have only two hands. And that can lead to some pretty interesting math.
Virtual Field Trips: Learn About Past Presidents
by Leticia Barr
May 31, 2013
Virtual field trips done in the classroom or at home can provide an in-depth look at various presidents and their contributions to our country's history.
What Technology? When? And How Often?
by Maggie McGuire
May 29, 2013
5 tips for managing screen time -- and why it’s important.
This Week from Bedtime Math: To Infinity and Beyond!
by Laura Overdeck
May 28, 2013
"To Infinity and Beyond!" It sounds pretty cool, but what does it really mean? Turns out it's simpler than you'd think. Try the math and see.
4 Interactive Apps That Help Toddlers and Preschoolers Learn
by Leticia Barr
May 24, 2013
The abundant apps available for toddlers and preschoolers provide a wealth of hands-on learning through interactive activities.
Pictures 1, 2, 3
by Amy Kraft
May 22, 2013
Charts with illustrations and photographs are great for reminding pre-readers of the steps needed to complete a task.

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Scholastic Parents: The Learning Toolkit

Scholastic Parents is a trusted source of expert advice on reading and learning. In the Learning Toolkit blog, get quick and easy tips on how to support your child’s learning at home. From playing a fun game of creating new words during dinner to solving bedtime math stories and using easy tricks to try with homework problems, this blog offers simple suggestions for supporting your child’s development at every age and every stage.

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Laura Overdeck
Laura Overdeck
Bedtime Math founder Laura Overdeck creates math kids love to do.
Amy Kraft
Amy Kraft
She is a producer, game designer, and writer in children's media.
Leticia Barr
Leticia Barr
Letecia has her finger on the pulse of new apps and social media.

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